Greta Thunberg's Gaza Aid Effort: Israeli Deportation Update
Activists, including Greta Thunberg, who staged a ship protest for Gaza, are reportedly returning to their home countries. - Activists Led by Thunberg, Including Gaza Delegation, Heading Back Home Following Israel Visit
In a turn of events, environmental activist Greta Thunberg and her fellow activists aboard the "Madleen" were taken into Israeli custody. Rumors circulate that they might be jetting off from Tel Aviv tonight. This development came after the Israeli Navy intercepted the vessel, sailing towards the contentious area of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that "The 'Selfie-Yacht' of the 'Promis'" had now docked in Israel. This ship's scant aid supplies, which somehow didn't make it to the Gaza Strip, will be channeled through official aid routes instead. Footage released by the Ministry shows the activists sporting bright orange life vests.
Setting sail from Sicily over a week ago, the "Freedom Flotilla's" sailing vessel aimed to break through the Israeli naval blockade and deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. Thunberg, no stranger to pro-Palestinian protests, was part of this mission.
Regardless of the ongoing Gaza Strip conflict, Israel maintains a stringent marine blockade of Palestinian territories, initiated in 2007 in response to Hamas seizing control. This measure is also backed by Egypt, situated to the south of the coastal strip. The objective is to hinder weapon supplies to Hamas.
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Sources:1. AlJazeera2. Times of Israel3. CNN
- Greta Thunberg and other Gaza activists may be departing from Tel Aviv tonight after their vessel was intercepted by the Israeli Navy, following their attempt to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
- Amid these developments, Greta Thunberg's vessel, the "Madleen," has docked in Israel at Ben Gurion Airport, and Israel has announced that the scant aid supplies will be channeled through official aid routes instead.
